Turkish official: Women shouldn’t laugh in public

Comments

I think if you were to ask many religious women, you would get
a different outlook from then. Another perspective, however, is that lack of
pure religion is probably societies worst enemy.

People mock, out
of ignorance and arrogance things they don't understand, often to their own
shame.

The comments on laughter in public on the surface may be
laughable to me and I don't particularly agree but I give him space and
right to say what he believes, especially in light of the cultural setting from
which he comes. I would more strongly protest if he insinuated or espoused
punishment for such laughing.

His comments on chastity, fidelity and
love of a husband and wife is spot on and should have been the center of the
headline.

RanchHere, UT

Aug. 3, 2014 5:59 p.m.

Religion is probably a woman's worst enemy and it has been so throughout
history.

ordinaryfolksseattle, WA

Aug. 2, 2014 9:58 p.m.

This is the kind of thing that happens in a single religion dominated country.
Inevitably the fundamentalists will take over, and force their perverted views
on the majority.

Beware what you wish for, it can happen here in
this country.

Alex 1Tucson, AZ

Aug. 1, 2014 9:35 a.m.

I haven't the foggiest idea what the point of such a prohibition is. Happy
lighthearted nonsarcastic laughter is good for the soul. When times are tough,
I know there is love at home when the kids, my wife, and me are able to laugh
together. I like to see my wife bright-eyed and bushy tailed. It makes me feel
good as a man.

gmlewisHouston, TX

Aug. 1, 2014 8:53 a.m.

True religion brings eternal joy, although it is punctuated with occasional,
temporary, heart-breaking sorrow. For such times, laughter is the only
remedy.

I fear that the women in those Islamic countries need that
laughter more than anyone else.

HamathOmaha, NE

Aug. 1, 2014 5:54 a.m.

Laughter is a smile that burst. ~Mary H. Wildrip

Laughter is the sun
that drives winter from the human face. ~Victor Hugo

I am
thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose. ~Woody
Allen

Laugh away!

cjbBountiful, UT

July 31, 2014 1:41 p.m.

Just curious, what can a person who is a Moslem do to enjoy life? Is seems the
answer is no for almost everything.

How anyone stays in this
religion is a riddle wrapped inside an mystery wrapped inside an enigma. (WC)